Saint-Malo Racecourse is set to host a varied seven-race programme on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, bringing together flat and jumps action across an afternoon and evening card. The meeting at the Hippodrome de Marville features races over distances ranging from 1,800 metres to 3,900 metres, providing opportunities for both young flat performers and experienced jumpers. The Saint-Malo racecourse is one of western France’s established venues and stages both flat and trotting meetings.
Saint-Malo Racecards 18 August 2026
The programme begins at 4:20pm and continues through to 7:51pm, with seven races scheduled. The card includes claiming events for jumpers, two maiden contests for two-year-olds, another maiden for three-year-olds and a 2,500-metre contest. The official France Galop programme confirms Saint-Malo as part of the August 18 racing schedule.
The Prix Vincent de Gournay, scheduled for 6:05pm, is among the most valuable races on the Saint-Malo programme, carrying a purse of €21,000. The contest is restricted to two-year-olds and will be run over 1,800 metres. With nine runners listed and the race classified as a maiden, it offers an important opportunity for inexperienced juveniles to gain valuable racecourse experience. The combination of age, distance and limited previous experience should make this a closely watched part of the meeting.
The 1,800-metre trip should place an emphasis on balance, pace and the ability to maintain concentration through the closing stages. As a maiden contest for two-year-olds, the field brings together developing horses at different stages of their careers. The Prix Julien Brossais, immediately following at 6:47pm, also carries €21,000 and has the same 1,800-metre distance and nine-runner field. It gives the younger generation another significant opportunity to make an impression at Saint-Malo.
The meeting gets underway at 4:20pm with the Prix J. du Bouexic, a 3,400-metre event for three-year-old horses. Ten runners are listed and the race carries €19,000 in prize money. The claiming format adds an additional dimension to the contest, while the extended distance means stamina will be an important consideration.
A long-distance jumping event such as this can demand patience and rhythm. The runners will need to negotiate the course efficiently while maintaining their energy over 3,400 metres.
At 4:55pm, the Prix Carcaradec, also known as the Prix Mahe de la Bourdonnais, takes centre stage. The 3,900-metre contest is for four-year-olds and has €19,000 in prize money. Ten runners are listed.
The distance makes this one of the more demanding races on the card. The four-year-old runners will need to combine jumping technique with endurance, particularly during the latter stages of the race.
The third race is the Prix Pontavice, beginning at 5:30pm. It is a 3,900-metre event for five-year-old horses, with nine runners scheduled to take part. The purse stands at €22,000, making it the highest-value race on the entire Saint-Malo programme.
The race is classified as a Class 3 contest, giving the event a strong position within the day’s jumping programme. The combination of a 3,900-metre distance and a nine-runner field should create a test of stamina and consistency. Experience over obstacles could prove particularly important as the runners face the long journey from start to finish.
The fourth race, at 6:05pm, switches the focus back to the flat. The Prix Vincent de Gournay is a 1,800-metre maiden for two-year-olds, with nine runners and €21,000 in prize money.
The race should provide an interesting assessment of the younger horses, particularly those stepping into competitive company over this middle-distance trip. Early pace and the ability to settle before producing a finishing effort could be significant factors.
At 6:47pm, the Prix Julien Brossais, also carrying the title Prix de la Société des Courses de Nantes, gives two-year-olds another opportunity over 1,800 metres.
Nine runners are entered for the €21,000 maiden. With the race following the Prix Vincent de Gournay on the card, attention will again be directed towards developing juveniles seeking their first significant breakthrough.
The sixth race is the Prix Robert Surcouf, scheduled for 7:19pm. The event is for three-year-olds and will be run over 1,800 metres. Eleven runners are listed, making it the largest field of the evening.
With a €15,600 purse and maiden status, the contest offers three-year-olds another opportunity to gain valuable experience. The larger field could make positioning and tactical awareness especially important.
The programme concludes at 7:51pm with the Prix Joseph et Jobic Severe. This 2,500-metre contest is for three-year-olds and features seven runners, with €16,000 in prize money.
The longer flat distance should reward runners capable of conserving energy and finishing strongly. As the final race of the meeting, it provides a fitting conclusion to a programme that covers a broad range of ages, distances and racing conditions.
Overall, Saint-Malo’s August 18 card offers a balanced mixture of jumping and flat racing. From the €22,000 Prix Pontavice to the two €21,000 juvenile maidens, the seven-race programme provides plenty of variety and a useful showcase for developing horses and experienced performers alike.
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